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Huelskamp-Hutchinson Residence
28609 Walnut Run Way
Red Wing, MN
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The owners have been involved in renewable
energy and sustainable practices for many years, and their organic
farm and home are a showcase of several integrated techniques and
technologies. The entire facility runs on about 95% renewable energy,
including the new photovoltaic system. The design criteria included
efficient use of water and energy and being off the electric grid,
as well as minimizing combustion of fuels.
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10 kW E-85 fueled gas engine
generator |
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1.3 kW solar electric tracking array |
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1 kW wind generator |
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4 kW inverter and battery system |
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5-panel solar thermal space heating and
domestic hot water system |
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Wood boiler that is capable of burning wood
pellets and chunk wood |
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Grey water and peat filter septic systems |
Travel 6+ miles south of Red Wing on Highway
61. Turn right on Ski Road and cross the railroad tracks. Turn right
on Poplar Ridge Circle and travel about 1 mile. Before reaching
the top of the hill turn right on Walnut Run Way. Proceed to the
end of the road.
